Strategic Market Development Lead - Financial Services

K&L Gates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

K&L Gates, based in Boston, seeks a Market Development Senior Manager to lead marketing and business development for the firm's financial services and asset management practices. You will shape go-to-market strategies, coordinate with lawyers and Client Growth, and drive visibility and client opportunities globally.

The role emphasizes pipeline development, revenue expansion, and cross-market initiatives, with responsibilities across content campaigns, events, and materials.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of marketing, business development and/or sales in a professional services firm or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the financial services industry.
• MBA or similar graduate-level degree preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to influence senior professionals.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Strong project management and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and co-develop industry-centric go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with lawyers and Client Growth teams to develop content campaigns, collateral, and events.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape for legal services.
• Develop and drive the pipeline development process and lead key account programs.
• Support pitches, proposals, and RFP responses with high-quality content.

Job description

K&L Gates, based in Boston, seeks a Market Development Senior Manager to lead marketing and business development for the firm's financial services and asset management practices. You will shape go-to-market strategies, coordinate with lawyers and Client Growth, and drive visibility and client opportunities globally.

The role emphasizes pipeline development, revenue expansion, and cross-market initiatives, with responsibilities across content campaigns, events, and materials.